The Art of Luxury Issue 48 2021 | Page 135

AUTOMOTIVE
With the touch of button , the driver can take advantage of their freedom and choose their own driving experience – either they pilot their 4.94-meter-long e-roadster themselves in “ Sports ” mode with a reduced wheelbase , while the rear-wheel steering ensures that the vehicle remains extremely agile despite its dimensions . Or they can choose to be chauffeured around in a 5.19-meter GT in the autonomous “ Grand Touring ” driving mode while enjoying the sky and the scenery , maximum legroom , and the services offered by a seamlessly integrated digital ecosystem .
In this mode , the steering wheel and pedals move into an invisible area ; the feeling of space in the concept car opens up completely new realms of possibility for such a sporty convertible . Meanwhile , the Audi skysphere automatically keeps an eye on the road and traffic with its sensor system and drives the occupants safely to their destination .
Similar to how the interior design offers a new , contemporary interpretation of luxury , digitization and the ecosystem open up
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